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As of January 2025, the mindshare of Apache JMeter in the Performance Testing Tools category stands at 24.4%, up from 22.6% compared to the previous year, according to calculations based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
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Financial Services Firm
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Computer Software Company
16%
Manufacturing Company
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Government
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Insurance Company
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Retailer
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Healthcare Company
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Educational Organization
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Energy/Utilities Company
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Comms Service Provider
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Transportation Company
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Outsourcing Company
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Consumer Goods Company
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Wholesaler/Distributor
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Pharma/Biotech Company
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Aerospace/Defense Firm
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Marketing Services Firm
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Sr Consultant at Capgemini
Verified user of Apache JMeter
Jan 15, 2023
Provides reporting features, performance testing for APIs, and is well optimized for low latency

Pros

"The reporting features are really good. There's a lot less latency than other solutions. "

Cons

"JMeter is lagging when it comes to GUI performance testing because we need to install some third-party plugins for recording the GUI script, and the performance isn't very reliable."
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Test Manager at a manufacturing company with 10,001+ employees
Verified user of Apache JMeter
Oct 27, 2024
Simulate bulk file uploads with cost-effective solution but needs user-friendly interface

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"One valuable feature of Apache JMeter is the ability to replicate scenarios where bulk files have to be uploaded via API."

Cons

"Documentation is not comprehensive, making it difficult to find the right answers."
Find out what your peers are saying about Apache JMeter. Updated January 2025
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AlexLogan - PeerSpot user
Senior Manager, Performance Engineering at Enel Group
Verified user of Apache JMeter
Aug 21, 2022
It's a free tool with a vast knowledge base, but the reporting is lackluster, and it has a steep learning curve

Pros

"JMeter is a free tool with a large user population, which comes in handy because we have a vast knowledge base to tap into when needed. It's also easier to hire consultants who know JMeter. "

Cons

"JMeter's reporting is extremely rudimentary. The fundamental reporting mechanisms need to be drastically improved. It doesn't utilize an automatic session management mechanism or methods other tools use like parsing cookies and variables. Everything needs to be done manually. There's no automation. "
Shiva Сhandan - PeerSpot user
Software QA Engineer at a consultancy with 10,001+ employees
Verified user of Apache JMeter
Nov 14, 2024
Product discussed: five point six
Open-source flexibility enhances load testing and CI/CD integration

Pros

"JMeter's open-source nature allows us to create scripts easily, add any number of users during load tests, and handle large volumes of data without additional cost. "

Cons

"One area for improvement is the ability to decrease load suddenly during tests. Currently, we need to use multiple separate JMeter instances to simulate reductions in load, which isn't ideal."
SK
Senior Solution Architect at HCLSoftware
Verified user of Apache JMeter
Nov 26, 2024
Comprehensive reporting and open-source integration enhance testing capabilities

Pros

"JMeter can be integrated with most open-source platforms like Grafana, Prometheus, or even with custom-made tools by extending it and integrating from GitHub. "

Cons

"The tool needs improvements related to client-side metrics, integrating with tools like YSlow or HTTP Watch, and enhancing mobile testing capabilities."
Alex Logan - PeerSpot user
Senior Manager, Performance Engineering at a energy/utilities company with 10,001+ employees
Verified user of Apache JMeter
Jun 19, 2022
GUI needs improvement, and it is not easy to learn, it requires upfront learning

Pros

"The most valuable feature of this solution is that it is free. "

Cons

"In this tool, automation in general is almost non-existent. Everything is done manually."
Rajesh Anampally - PeerSpot user
PricinArchitect at valuelabs LLP
Verified user of Apache JMeter
Oct 16, 2024
Leveraging advanced sampling and controllers for effective performance testing

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"The most valuable features of Apache JMeter include SCTP sampler, throughput controllers, stepping up thread group, parallel controller, timers, and the ability to use gRPC protocol."

Cons

"It requires integration with other tools for live metrics, which is time-consuming. "
VASUDEVA UNGATI - PeerSpot user
Senior Director - Quality Engineering at mobileum
Verified user of Apache JMeter
Jul 17, 2024
Supports API testing and has self-explanatory reports

Pros

"We had some challenges testing HTTP/2 APIs, which are becoming more prevalent with advancements like 5G. So, we added another plugin to help with HTTP/2 API load testing. Apache JMeter, with additional plugins, now supports HTTP/2, which is critical as everyone moves from HTTP/1 to HTTP/2. "

Cons

"To the best of my knowledge, the documentation could be improved. It should be enhanced to better support newcomers. Currently, only people with some experience can easily understand the content. Including more sample programs, applications, and use cases would help many more people adapt to using the solution. "